Bastard 2s narrowly beaten in a thriller!

Hammersmith and Fulham 2nd XV (otherwise known as the Bastard 2s) headed to Worthing looking for another big W on the road. Two weeks before the mighty Bastards had enjoyed a big win against Camberley so hopes were high for another big W on the south coast. One member of the team (Miles O’Connor) was feeling slightly worse for wear after a heavy Friday night so decided to have a quick pre warm up nap in the Worthing club house. Despite being told to get to the game for midday, two members of the team (Ainsley and Dan W) decided to rack up the fines by turning up half an hour late.

 In classic Bastards fashion, the game started poorly. A dominant Worthing pack allowed them to get over the try line for an early 7-0. The Bastards soon got themselves into Worthing’s 22 through some strong carries from 2s Debutant Gabriel Eccles (12) but a butchered 3 on 2 meant that the Worthing try line was safe. Despite being given a hard time in the scrum, the Bastard forwards did show they were a force to be reasoned with through some top class driving mauls in the Worthing half but still couldn’t turn the pressure into points. We soon found ourselves back in our 22 and another penalty meant we were 10-0 down at half time. One of the highlights was debutant Andrew Camilleri (10) looking like he had been shot by a sniper from long distance and tripped over himself.  

 The second half started with Oscar Norman (15) and the Worthing 10 exchanging penalties to take the score to 13-3 before Sam Nursey (14) intercepted a wild Worthing pass to make it 13-8 (conversion missed). Not long after this score we gave away another penalty under the posts and worthing slotted the penalty to make it 16-8. With less than 10 to go, Hammers found themselves with a scrum just outside the Worthing 22 and after some slick hands from the backs Miles OConnor (13) found himself going over in the corner to make it 16-13. Unfortunately the 2s weren’t able to get back down into the Worthing half again and with the final whistle the celebrations were being enjoyed by Worthing. The Bastards were as glum as the Democratic party in the US after losing the election. They knew they let a winnable game slip and will have to pick themselves up for the next challenge in a few weeks against Richmond. 

 There was still a fun Bus back to London to be enjoyed with several players getting to enjoy the pleasures of Lambrini hands.